Protagonist
Denji
A young devil hunter who can transform into Chainsaw Man and dreams of food, affection and an ordinary life.
The story
What's it about?
Denji survives by hunting devils with his chainsaw devil companion, Pochita, while struggling to repay an inherited debt. After a betrayal, their bond gives him a new life as Chainsaw Man. Recruited into Public Safety, he joins a team of unusual devil hunters and discovers that even simple dreams come with dangerous strings attached.
Meet the main characters
Deuteragonist
Aki Hayakawa
Denji's disciplined Public Safety teammate, driven by a personal loss and determined to hunt the Gun Devil.
Season 1 antagonist
Katana Man
A dangerous adversary with blade-based transformations and a personal grudge against Denji.
Side characters
Teammate
Power
A loud, impulsive Blood Fiend whose chaotic friendship with Denji becomes central to his new life.
Public Safety supervisor
Makima
A composed, mysterious officer who recruits Denji and offers him the life he has always wanted.
Companion
Pochita
A small chainsaw devil and Denji's closest friend, whose bond makes his transformation possible.
Senior devil hunter
Himeno
A veteran partnered with Aki, balancing a playful attitude with the harsh realities of devil hunting.